Veteran Issue Resources for Congressional Policymakers

Research

Jun 23, 2026

U.S. Veterans and Psychedelics: Prevalence of Use and Policy Preferences

In this report, the authors present new data on U.S veterans’ use of specific psychedelic substances (such as psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, and ibogaine), their psychedelics policy preferences, and how these compare with nonveterans.

Michelle Priest, Terry L. Schell, Ben Senator, Beau Kilmer
Research

May 14, 2026

Future scenarios for mental health in the UK Armed Forces community

This research presents future scenarios for how the mental health of the UK Armed Forces community may evolve out to 2045. The research uses a scenario planning approach to help test different pressures on the Armed Forces mental health sector.

Linda Slapakova, Elizabeth Moisan, Erik Silfversten
Research Summary

Apr 29, 2026

Health Care Access and Quality for New York Veterans: Implications of Expanding Community Care Eligibility

This brief describes how proposed expansions to eligibility for the Veterans Affairs Community Care program could affect New York veterans’ geographic access to care, timeliness of care, and quality of care.

Claire E. O'Hanlon, Catria Gadwah-Meaden, Ensheng Dong, Jonathan H. Cantor, Heather M. Salazar, Carrie M. Farmer
Research

Apr 29, 2026

Health Care Access and Quality for New York Veterans Provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Community Care: Volume II, Methods and Supporting Data

This report (Volume II of II) provides supplementary methods and data to understand how expanding eligibility for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Community Care program might affect health care for veterans in New York.

Claire E. O'Hanlon, Catria Gadwah-Meaden, Ensheng Dong, Jonathan H. Cantor, Heather M. Salazar, Carrie M. Farmer
Research

Apr 29, 2026

Health Care Access and Quality for New York Veterans Provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Community Care: Volume I, Understanding the Impact of Proposed Policy Changes

This report explores how proposed federal changes that would expand eligibility for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Community Care program might affect New York veterans' access to and quality of health care.

Claire E. O'Hanlon, Catria Gadwah-Meaden, Ensheng Dong, Jonathan H. Cantor, Heather M. Salazar, Carrie M. Farmer
Research

Mar 23, 2026

Forecasting the size and demographics of the UK Armed Forces community

The Royal British Legion (RBL) commissioned RAND Europe to produce the first detailed forecasts of the size and demographics of the UK Armed Forces community, which will become smaller, increasingly demographically diverse and intergenerational.

Catherine Galley, Linda Slapakova
Research

Mar 23, 2026

Estimating the current and future size of the UK bereaved Armed Forces community

The Royal British Legion (RBL) commissioned RAND Europe to produce detailed forecasts of the size and demographics of the bereaved UK Armed Forces community, which while small, is an important and often overlooked group.

Catherine Galley, Linda Slapakova
Research

Mar 23, 2026

Forecasting the support needs of the veteran community in Great Britain: Analysis of trends in general health, disability and caring responsibilities

The Royal British Legion (RBL) commissioned RAND Europe to produce detailed forecasts of the support needs of the GB veteran community, which show a decrease in the number of veterans, partners and children with support needs out to 2045.

Catherine Galley, Linda Slapakova
Research

Feb 18, 2026

State-Level Summaries of Veteran Needs and Well-Being

The authors of this report present state-level estimates related to veterans’ health, well-being, and economic conditions. These estimates are presented to help inform planning, program development, and resource allocations for veterans.

James P. Murphy, Terry L. Schell
Research

Feb 9, 2026

Meeting the Needs of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Community

This report presents comprehensive analysis of the evolving size, demographics and support needs of the current and former Serving Royal Navy and Royal Marines community to inform future welfare strategy and service delivery.

Linda Slapakova, Catherine Galley, Tristan Kreetz, Sean Flanagan
Research

Jan 29, 2026

Data Insights from the RAND Survey Panels

RAND administers several survey panels that are dedicated to collecting and disseminating state-of-the-art survey data. Panel members complete surveys on issues that are critical to policymakers, public officials, and researchers.
Expert Insights

Jan 14, 2026

Challenges in Estimating Work Disability and Implications for Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation

Testimony presented before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs on January 14, 2026.

Philip Armour

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U.S. Veterans and Psychedelics: Prevalence of Use and Policy Preferences

Future scenarios for mental health in the UK Armed Forces community

Health Care Access and Quality for New York Veterans: Implications of Expanding Community Care Eligibility

Health Care Access and Quality for New York Veterans Provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Community Care: Volume II, Methods and Supporting Data

Health Care Access and Quality for New York Veterans Provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Community Care: Volume I, Understanding the Impact of Proposed Policy Changes

Forecasting the size and demographics of the UK Armed Forces community

Estimating the current and future size of the UK bereaved Armed Forces community

Forecasting the support needs of the veteran community in Great Britain: Analysis of trends in general health, disability and caring responsibilities

State-Level Summaries of Veteran Needs and Well-Being

Meeting the Needs of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Community

Data Insights from the RAND Survey Panels

Challenges in Estimating Work Disability and Implications for Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation

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U.S. Veterans and Psychedelics

State-Level Summaries of Veteran Needs and Well-Being

Examining VA's Efforts to Modernize Disability Benefits

Veterans Issues Briefs, Reports, and Testimonies

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U.S. Veterans and Psychedelics: Prevalence of Use and Policy Preferences

Future scenarios for mental health in the UK Armed Forces community

Health Care Access and Quality for New York Veterans: Implications of Expanding Community Care Eligibility

Health Care Access and Quality for New York Veterans Provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Community Care: Volume II, Methods and Supporting Data

Health Care Access and Quality for New York Veterans Provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Community Care: Volume I, Understanding the Impact of Proposed Policy Changes

Forecasting the size and demographics of the UK Armed Forces community

Estimating the current and future size of the UK bereaved Armed Forces community

Forecasting the support needs of the veteran community in Great Britain: Analysis of trends in general health, disability and caring responsibilities

State-Level Summaries of Veteran Needs and Well-Being

Meeting the Needs of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Community

Data Insights from the RAND Survey Panels

Challenges in Estimating Work Disability and Implications for Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation

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